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Major Events
Support for major public events in Québec City
Funding available
$ 800,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened August 6, 2026
Location
Québec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Legally constituted non-profit organizations with a board of directors.
See full eligibility
Overview
Major Events supports legally constituted non-profit organizations in Québec City that organize major public cultural or sports events and special projects. It helps coordinate municipal services for initiatives that attract visitors and tourists and are mainly carried out on the city’s territory.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Québec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Major events with outdoor urban cultural or sports programming.
- Special projects in Québec City.
Documents Needed
- Formulaire de demande de tenue d’événement
- Montage financier (Annexe A)
- Engagement SST (Annexe B)
- Déclarations de conflits d’intérêts des membres du conseil d’administration et de la direction, if applicable (Annexe C), and resolution designating a mandataire, a signatory, and their substitutes (Annexe D)
- Programmation préliminaire, devis technique sommaire, letters patent, organizational chart and related ownership information, previous year financial statements and results by project, and preliminary authorization letter from site owners
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted non-profit organizations with a board of directors.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals.
- Private businesses.
- Institutional, public, and parapublic organizations.
- Professional orders and trade unions whose sole mission is to support, regulate, or protect professional, business, labor, or member interests.
- Political organizations.
Eligible expenses
- All expenses related to the realization of the event.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Events exclusively indoors of a private nature, fully commercial events, and cultural events that are ticketed only.
- Demonstrations, public markets, congresses, and events of business groups.
- Fundraising events or fundraising activities.
- City management contracts, events the City may broadcast or produce.
- Any other activity resembling an animation program, such as seasonal programming.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec City
Selection criteria
- The promoter’s governance, experience, and profile.
- The project’s history.
- Alignment with Québec City’s event vision.
- The structure of the existing event offer and calendar.
- Reach and spin-offs, feasibility, impact on the community, resource availability, respect for deadlines and accountability in previous editions, and the overall quality of the file.
How to apply
- Review the relevant information documents for organizing a major event.
- Obtain written agreement from the site owners or managers for the proposed sites.
- Once site occupation authorizations are obtained, provide the mandatory documents required for the file.
- Gather any complementary supporting documents and attach them to the dossier if desired.
- Send the complete file by email to GrandsEvenements@ville.quebec.qc.ca in a single email; files larger than 10 MB must be sent through an online file-transfer service with the link included.
Processing and Agreement
- Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
- The file is processed once it is complete and received within the prescribed time limits.
- If eligible, the project is analysed for opportunity and feasibility in line with municipal orientations and subject to available funds and resources.
- The final support decision may be made by the executive committee, the municipal council, or the agglomeration council, depending on jurisdiction.
- After the final resolution, the organization must sign an agreement with the City and the subsidy is paid according to that agreement.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- Local EventsSupport for local outdoor community events in Québec City
Frequently Asked Questions about the Major Events Program
What is the Major Events?
Major Events supports legally constituted non-profit organizations in Québec City that organize major public cultural or sports events and special projects. It helps coordinate municipal services for initiatives that attract visitors and tourists and are mainly carried out on the city’s territory.
How much funding can be received?
Major Events Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $800,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Major Events program?
To be eligible for the Major Events program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally constituted non-profit organization with a board of directors.
The applicant must demonstrate relevant experience and sound governance.
The event must mainly take place on the territory of Québec City and meet the program’s major-event conditions.
What expenses are eligible under Major Events?
Major events with outdoor urban cultural or sports programming.
Special projects in Québec City.
Who can I contact for more information about the Major Events?
You can contact Quebec City by email at GrandsEvenements@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by phone at 4186416726.
Where is the Major Events available?
The Major Events program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.